IBTISAM “SAM” SHEHADEH
*** **** **** ** **** PALM BEACH, FL 33411
PHONE: 561-***-****; EMAIL: ***********@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
Hardworking with attention to detail Able to work well under pressure Highly organized with excellent time management skills Innovative and resourceful Problem analysis and decision-making expertise Lifelong love of gardening, native plants and habitats
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
February – May 2014; April – May 2021 – Volunteering in FAU’s Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum – Tasks included weeding, trimming, and mulching
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2021 – Current FAU’s Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum Jupiter, FL
Head Gardener
Tasks included weeding, trimming, and mulching
Damage assessment after severe weather events
October 2011- Current Real Estate Broker Construction Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Self-employed
●Referral and Consulting Services
●Painting, Deep cleaning, Laborer and Assistant Foreman
August 2009- October 2011 Toll Brothers Inc. West Palm Beach, FL
Sales Associate
●On-Site model, home-site, and community presentations
●Managing all walk-in, phone, and Internet leads
●Maintain a supply of marketing brochures, creating flyers and html email
●Generate weekly sales, model, and inventory, and current, comparable reports
●Continue follow-up including over 2000 leads, completed with a letter- mailing system that allows constant contact with the customer
●Planning and holding monthly events to generate interest in the community and customer appreciation
2004-2009 RE/MAX 100 Novi, MI
Real Estate Agent
●Represented buyers/sellers in residential and commercial sales, listings, & leases.
●Exceeded sales goals attending accountability meetings.
1999-2002 Uniland Corporation Farmington Hills, MI
Sales Manager/ Builder Assistant
●Developed and utilized an effective sales presentation for model and spec homes
●Managed all the paperwork with clients and city/townships pertaining to the complete sales and building process
●Estimated and scheduled trade jobs, ordered materials, and supervised construction
●Generated weekly project reports; Implemented advertising ads and mailings
1996-1998 Upland Residential Group Rochester, MI
Office Manager/ Sales Representative
●Constructed sales office, developed sales forms, and designed advertising
●Completed day-to-day operations, accounts receivable/payable, and warranty
●Worked with city permits paperwork, inspections, and architectural changes
EDUCATION
●State of Florida Brokers License
●Associate Degree in Liberal Arts Oakland Community College
●State of Michigan Residential Builders’ License and Real Estate Salesperson License